Adaptive algorithm for moving target detection and velocity estimation

This paper presents new radar algorithm for detecting moving targets and measuring target velocities. The algorithm is based on calculating spectrum estimates by using the signals reflected from the adjacent range bins. Statistical hypothesis checking is fulfilled on the difference between the adjacent spectra. The decision-making on distinction between different spectral components is used for estimating velocity of the target. Efficiency of the algorithm is investigated by using statistical modeling. The algorithm is checked by processing a real radar data containing a signal on the background of reflections from rain.